Potassium iodate uses
Q. Which of the following is/are applications of Potassium iodate?
1) Ingredient in some baby formula milk
2) Baking
3) Iodination of table salt- Published on 26 May 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
- Potassium iodate (KIO3) is a chemical compound.
- Potassium iodate is sometimes used for iodination of table salt to prevent iodine deficiency. In other countries, potassium iodate is used as a source for dietary iodine.
- Potassium iodate may be used to protect against accumulation of radioactive iodine in the thyroid by saturating the body with a stable source of iodine prior to exposure.
- It is also an ingredient in some baby formula milk.
- Like potassium bromate, potassium iodate is occasionally used as a maturing agent in baking.
